Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are less than 2-year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award Beauty School | Hagerstown, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences | Timonium, MD | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex | Baltimore, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Cortiva Institute | Linthicum, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Columbia Institute | Silver Spring, MD | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Annapolis, MD | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,346 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award Beauty School | $24,000 | - | - | 20:1 | 147 |
| Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex | $19,650 | - | - | 25:1 | 41 |
| Cortiva Institute | $11,675 | - | - | 25:1 | 386 |
| Columbia Institute | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | $24,925 | - | - | 12:1 | 198 |
| Average | $14,346 | - | 71.00% | 13.50:1 | 48 |